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This guide will help you install and use PanelForge with ComfyUI to create comic page layouts.

Installation

Prerequisites

Before installing PanelForge, ensure you have:

1. [ComfyUI](https://github.com/comfyanonymous/ComfyUI) installed and working
2. Python 3.8 or higher
3. Basic familiarity with ComfyUI's node-based interface

Method 1: Using ComfyUI Manager (Recommended)

The easiest way to install PanelForge is through the ComfyUI Manager:

1. Make sure you have ComfyUI Manager installed
2. Open ComfyUI
3. Navigate to the Manager tab
4. Search for "PanelForge"
5. Click "Install"
6. Restart ComfyUI

Method 2: Manual Installation

To install manually:

1. Navigate to your ComfyUI custom_nodes directory:

   cd /path/to/ComfyUI/custom_nodes

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/lisaks/comfyui-panelforge.git

3. Restart ComfyUI

Basic Usage

Creating Your First Comic Page

1. Generate Your Panel Images

   • Use any ComfyUI workflow to generate the images you want in your comic panels
   • You can use text-to-image, image-to-image, or any other method to create panel content

2. Add Frame Nodes

   • For each panel image, add a "Comic Frame" node
   • Connect your generated images to each Frame node
   • Configure the border, padding, and other properties as desired
   • You can add an optional caption to each frame

3. Create Row Nodes

   • Add a "Comic Row" node
   • Connect your Frame nodes to the Row node's inputs (frame1, frame2, etc.)
   • Set the spacing between frames
   • Choose vertical alignment (top, center, bottom)

4. Assemble the Page

   • Add a "Comic Page" node
   • Connect your Row nodes to the Page node's inputs (row1, row2, etc.)
   • Configure page properties like:
     • Spacing between rows
     • Row alignment (left, center, right)
     • Page color (white, off-white, light-gray)
     • Page width and margins
     • Optional page title

5. Export Your Comic Page

   • The output of the Page node is your complete comic page
   • Connect it to a Save Image node or further process it as needed

Advanced Tips

• Frame Customization: Experiment with different border widths and padding values to achieve the classic comic look or a more modern design.

• Variable Panel Sizes: Create dramatic effect by using different image sizes for your panels - the Row node will handle alignment.

• Row Composition: Try different combinations of frames per row to create varied and interesting comic layouts.

• Caption Handling: Add short captions to frames for narration or dialogue. For longer text, consider adding it directly to your input images.

• Page Styling: Set page properties to match your comic's style - classic comics often use off-white backgrounds, while modern comics might use clean white.

Troubleshooting

• Images Not Displaying: Ensure your input images are properly connected to Frame nodes.

• Node Not Found: If you can't find PanelForge nodes after installation, try restarting ComfyUI completely.

• Image Size Issues: Very large images may cause performance issues. Consider resizing them before using in your comic layout.

• Memory Problems: Creating complex layouts with many high-resolution images might require more VRAM. Try reducing image sizes if you encounter out-of-memory errors.

Getting Help

If you encounter issues or have questions:

• Check the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/lisaks/comfyui-panelforge) for updates
• Open an issue on GitHub for bugs or feature requests
• Share your experience on the ComfyUI Discord community